Kitchen Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 6 to 12 months of related restaurant experience or training.
• Food Handler’s Certification, or ability to acquire it.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location.

Nice To Haves

• Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required.
• General administrative and computer skills are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in preparing and executing all menu items.
• Maintain full knowledge of menu items, including proper storage and preparation.
• Complete food safety checklists and ensure proper food handling.
• Manage labor deployment and keep hourly labor within the set labor budget.
• Maintain and manage restaurant food cost.
• Monitor food par levels and use prep sheets to prepare appropriate quantities.
• Assist the General Manager with inventory.
• Handle team member situations with empathy and elevate them to the General Manager when necessary.
• Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures; direct the kitchen team in completing daily checklists and side work.
• Partner with the General Manager to recruit, interview, hire, train, and retain kitchen team members.
• Keep restaurant areas clean and organized by following cleaning checklists.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure it is kept in good repair.

Benefits

• Company-contributed health coverage plan.
• Accrued Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) with up to 4% match after 90 days of employment.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits in applicable states.
• Team member discounts at all company brands.